Type-III 4pc Liquid Filled Slip-on Compass Set for Watchband or Paracord Bracelets (2nd Gen)

OK. First off, know what you need before you buy. Most of the negative reviews that I've seen are either just a bad compass or the "Want something for nothing" type people. The compasses I received all worked, but not out of the package. Also, these are NOT Made to be Navigational tools. There are a couple things to do when you first get them. When you get them out of the package, set them somewhere warm and flat for awhile. They read erratic at first. I set them on the dinning room table overnight. This allows them to settle down after being thrown all over during shipping. Also make sure they are at least 6 inches apart during this time.Like I said earlier, know what you need and what the tool is designed for. These are very inexpensive button compasses. They are designed to give you a general North Bearing. That's all. The ones I got do that quite well. The only other thing they are really made to do is fit on a strap or watch band. They fit on my Casio AE-1000W (Digial World Time) & Casio MRW-200H (Analog).Ioo have used these for a couple weeks and just did a round trip by car from Wichita, Ks to San Antonio. Tx. Both directions, I made several stops and checked the one on the AE-1000W at every stop when I got out of the car against my phone GPS/ compass app. and it was pretty accurate. They all seem to vary from right on Magnetic North to a off a few degrees to the South. Good enough to show me where North-ish is. That is all I got it for.Bottom line is that the ones I got are Great for Orientation at a glance. Plus getting them here helps a fellow Vet. QC is probably not so good and they are not navigation quality..... but what do you expect for about a buck a piece?

These compasses are a good deal, as I previously bought a similar compass for about $5 for just one; here you get four. The compass I mentioned got a bubble in it that kept expanding, keeping the dial from rotating. These compasses don't appear to have bubbles at all-- a good sign. The reason I'm only giving them three stars is that for all of the compasses, the dial's magnetization is pretty weak, causing it to stick unless perfectly level or tapped. And when the dial does rotate, it does so pretty slowly so you have to wait three or four seconds for the N to swing around to north. The liquid-filled wristband compasses I've owned in the past have rotated more rapidly, giving you more confidence in their accuracy. But overall, besides their slow dial movement, I'm pleased with these compasses

I was going to spend $25 on the Suunto version, but I read several bad reviews and looked for other options. I see one with decent reviews and it is a veteran-owned company so I figured I'd buy this. I get 4 instead of 1 and for about a quarter of the price. Shipping was fairly quick and I am wearing this on the watchband of my G-Shock watch. I work construction (remodels...all trades) and if painting or doing drywall, I wear a cutoff piece of the top of a sock over my watch to keep it clean-ish, otherwise this thing (along with my G-Shock) takes a beating and works fine. I am not looking to navigate the globe with it or navigate with no moon and no map to Kilamanjaro from Alaska with it either. Sometimes I want a quick reference for compass direction when looking where the west sun will be or what direction a storm is coming in from. I am a prepper and this purchase was to be a part of my EDC; I do take my prepping seriously and I understand the difference between cheap and quality when it comes to items you bet your life against. Of course, I also recognize that expensive does not mean quality and a trusted name is not always the best provider for lesser-sought items that it creates (take the BMW X-5 for example: a sharp looking SUV that has a penchant for being a complete lemon). This little compass points north as long as it is held level and if it is "stuck", tap it once or twice and it is good to go. The fit on my watchband is snug as can be, in fact, I had to lube this little gem with soap to slide it on the band...I then rinsed off the soap.

I got these to make a bracelet with a backup compass for a young camper. From reading other reviews, I expected some or all to be no good, which was fine since I only really needed one. When I set them on the counter to see 'which one was good', I thought I had 2 good ones and 2 bad ones, but that turned out to be the proximity of the stove.They all four actually work just fine. I have re-tested them in various parts of the house, and they consistently line up in a few seconds, although they will point to major appliances instead of north if they are close enough. The 'wobble' if I hold it in my hand makes about a 20 degree range, so I wouldn't trust these for much more than a general direction, but they do give that consistently.If he needs to use his backup compass out in the woods, and it takes him to major appliances, I suppose that's alright too, since he may be in trouble at that point, and major appliances are often located near people (and sources of help).

Too small and does not even fit a 24mm band. And the dial itself just fall off, its not even 10 minutes that i tried to slid it on the watch ban,,,,, all of the 4 items are already broken now and rendered useless.. grrrrrr!!!!!! Very frustrating. I feel that i am robbed of my money

Generally, items marketed for paracord projects like bracelets and such, they are durable. Although these are pretty nice in appearance and seem to be fairly accurate out of the bag, they are just not durable enough for a bracelet or anything that will be done outdoors. My son wore his bracelet outside and the lens fell off after getting wet. Two more of the lens' fell off after getting wet while washing hands... So, these are strictly toys/novelty that cannot actually be used... Just to look at on a shelf, I guess. Or, if you can pop the lens off and glue them back on yourself using a sealer glue... but then, you could just buy a better product to start with and forgo the work.